December, 2008 Archives

Pray For Jollyblogger

December 21st, 2008 · Posted in Reflections, What's Going On With Me · 3 Comments

Those of you who have read my blog know that from time to time I refer to David Wayne — The Jollyblogger.
While I have never met David, I have read his blog and have been encouraged by it ever since I began reading blogs and blogging several years ago. I have found [...]

“Because The War Is Over” Not A Reason For Leaving The Presbyterian Church (USA)

December 20th, 2008 · Posted in Church Polity · 0 Comments

Noel Anderson at Andersonspeak is posting answers to points that people are making about why churches should leave the Presbyterian Church (USA). The first point he answers is the one that we should leave because we are ticked off. The second he answers is the one that we should leave because we can. [...]

“Because We Want To Protect Our Property” Not A Reason For Leaving The PC(USA)

December 20th, 2008 · Posted in Church Polity · 0 Comments

Noel Anderson at Andersonspeak is posting answers to points that people are making about why churches should leave the Presbyterian Church (USA). The first point he answers is the one that we should leave because we are ticked off. The second he answers is the one that we should leave because we can. [...]

“Because We Are Our Own Entity” Not A Reason To Leave The PC(USA)

December 19th, 2008 · Posted in Church Polity · 0 Comments

Noel Anderson at Andersonspeak is posting answers to points that people are making about why churches should leave the Presbyterian Church (USA). The first point he answers is the one that we should leave because we are ticked off. The second he answers is the one that we should leave because we can. [...]

Advent Devotional: God Announcnes, Mary Responds

December 19th, 2008 · Posted in Advent Devotions · 0 Comments

Today’s Advent Devotional from Goshen College is based on Luke 1:26-38.
What strikes me in the devotional is the reflection on Mary’s response to Gabriel. Here’s what the devotional says:
Though Luke’s main message is Jesus, Mary brings a valuable lesson as well. When she responds to Gabriel, “Here am I, the servant of [...]